Tinubu nominates Fola Adeola, Fani Kayode, Bayo Onanuga, and Fuhad Oki as ambassadors, marking a strategic diplomatic push
[dropcap]B[/dropcap]arring any last-minute changes, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s long-awaited ambassadorial list will finally be unveiled, featuring prominent figures such as Fola Adeola, Femi Fani-Kayode, Bayo Onanuga, and Fuhad Oki.
The president, in his bid to strengthen Nigeria’s diplomatic ties globally, has allegedly appointed individuals with diverse expertise.
An anonymous source revealed that Fola Adeola, a respected financial expert, has been nominated as Nigeria’s ambassador to the United States.
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, is expected to represent the country in the Netherlands.
Veteran journalist Bayo Onanuga has been assigned an ambassadorial role, though his exact posting remains undisclosed.
Similarly, renowned political strategist Fuhad Oki has made the prestigious list, reinforcing his contributions to national development.
This development comes 14 months after 83 ambassadors were recalled in September 2023.
Nigeria currently has 109 missions globally, comprising 76 embassies, 22 high commissions, and 11 consulates.
Recall that on 21 November 2024, the Federal Government had commenced the deployment of consular officers to diplomatic missions worldwide ahead of the anticipated release of the ambassadorial list.
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